There is a dream called football

Chapter 64

Dragon Stadium.

Porto's home stadium has been under renovation for the 2004 European Cup, and its capacity has been greatly reduced, from 5 people to more than 3 people. The stands on one side have not yet been fully renovated.

But even so, this is one of the best stadiums in Portugal and even in Europe, and the Dragon Stadium will also host the opening match of next year's European Cup.

Li Qiao, like most of his teammates, also set foot on the lawn of the Dragon Stadium for the first time, so the feeling is naturally different.

Playing in a small stadium will not feel that sense of ritual, it's like the ancients spent huge sums of money to build temples.

Couldn't the Greeks worship the gods without temples?Of course not, but without HTC's temple, then there would be no possibility of that kind of shocking feeling.

The modern football field has the same function, and it is impossible to understand all this without standing in it.

*****
One of Portugal's largest sports media - "Record" reporter Lopez came to the Dragon Stadium early.

The attention of the Portuguese Cup has always been relatively low, but he saw the value of this match. It was a match between Porto's first team and B's team.

Lopez greeted Mourinho who was walking past. Jose had already walked past, but he stepped back, put his hands in his pockets, and said with a smile: "You should pay attention to another Jose in this game, our assistant coach."

"Jose, Porto's youth training is top-notch in Europe, don't you want to discover some talents from the B team through the game?"

Mourinho said with a smile: "The real talent does not need to be discovered, he will pop out in front of you."

"Then have you taken a fancy to the players of Team B?"

Mourinho shook his head, "Not yet."

"Jose, would you like to hear my opinion on the first team?"

Mourinho put on an expression of listening and respecting. For reporters, Mourinho's attitude can be used, but he cannot be heart-to-heart.

I thought the other party was making some clichés again, but unexpectedly, the other party hit the nail on the head.

"I think the biggest shortcoming of the first team is the Russian Alenichev."

Alenichev is the winger of the team.

Mourinho is very satisfied with Maniche. The Portuguese has a good breakthrough ability and is also very active in defense.

But for Russia, this can only be said to be a qualified winger without too many characteristics.

Alenichev has no problem playing in the Portuguese Super League, but when it comes to the most important matchup in the Champions League, it is hard to say whether the Russians can perform as usual.

Mourinho is mature and prudent, even if the other party is right, he remains calm.

"I think the Russian is very good, he is suitable for our team, thank you." After speaking, Mourinho left.

And Valle did not accept interviews at all, there is nothing to say, no matter whether he wins or loses, he is a member of the Porto club, and there is no need to demolish Mourinho.

*****
The starting list came out, and as expected, most of the main players were hidden in the first team.

No midfield magician Deco.

No Maniche, no Alenichev.

There is no McCarthy on the front line, and even the goalkeeper Baia has not played. Porto is using this lineup to fight.

Moreover, Jose standing on the sidelines is not the familiar Jose. Mourinho sat on the bench honestly, and the team's affairs were handed over to his assistant Morais.

For team B, I don't know whether to be grateful or feel humiliated. Maybe it depends on the final result of the game after 90 minutes.

Li Qiao and Lei Wen were back to back, with their arms linked together, first carrying the other side on their backs, and then doing the same stretching movements on the other side.

This is the warm-up before the game. Dada and Fabio are also doing the same warm-up. After a full warm-up, there will be training with the ball.

Li Qiao will do several sets of high-intensity kicks, and then shoot a goal, repeating the practice again and again.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly improved, and it turned out that a big name appeared on the stage.

Deco!

He didn't start, but he was on the roster and came out to warm up.

At this time, Deco’s reputation is limited to Portugal and Brazil. Li Qiao knows that he will be stronger later. If history has not changed for him, then he is likely to go to Barcelona. During the few years in Barcelona, ​​Deco played the role of the midfield brain very well.

Li Qiao took a few glances at Deco, looked away, and thought to himself: "We must be promoted to the first team as soon as possible, and play with these masters, so that the level of improvement will be faster."

Although many people later had a lot of opinions about this Porto team, Li Qiao knew that Porto at this time was indeed awesome, and this was also the best "black shop" in the past 20 years.

*****
Valle took the initiative to walk towards Jose Morais, "Congratulations, you finally squeezed out your boss."

"Haha, don't hurt me."

"Don't worry, I will beat you, and I won't save face for you."

Morais smiled and said, "Although I have sent a substitute lineup, it is not difficult for me to beat Team B."

Valle smiled, "All good players have been transferred by you, of course, but football is round, never forget it."

"Hehe, I'd like to see it."

After the head coaches of the two sides greeted each other, it was the turn of the players of both sides. During the salute and handshake before the game, the two sides were still very friendly.

But Team B is holding their breath, this is an excellent opportunity to prove themselves.

Mourinho on the bench was a little uncomfortable, maybe he was used to being the leading role, but suddenly he was playing a supporting role, this feeling...

It's as if Ferguson retired later and kept saying that he didn't care about things, but he still came to Manchester United's games often, just couldn't stay idle.

Mourinho took out his notebook, he stretched out his fingers to point his troops, randomly selected an opponent's frontcourt player, and recorded his effective touches.

Clicking back and forth, Mourinho clicked on No. 7 Li Qiao.

"Okay, it's up to you."

After the game started, Mourinho focused his attention on Li Qiao alone.

One.

two.

three.

……

Mourinho looked at his watch and was very surprised. In just 5 minutes, Li Qiao effectively touched the ball 10 times, all of which were successful.

Mourinho tapped the pen in his hand, "It's kind of interesting."

However, this may also be a coincidence, and he decided to continue to observe.

However, Morais' focus of sight was completely different from that of his own boss. He was staring at Fabio in the penalty area.

Fabio is an excellent product of youth training, and Morais has also paid attention to him. He plays as a midfielder, but this game is obviously at the forward position.

"Why? Could it be a secret weapon?"

Morais faintly felt that this game would not be easy, because he understood Valle's mentality. As Mourinho's subordinate, who would not want to win!

(End of this chapter)